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Overcoming Barriers to Change

Unit Code: HAYD432

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

Online

Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Career Development, or equivalent as assessed by the program convenor.

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

A unit of study in the Graduate Diploma in Career Development.

Aims & Objectives:

This unit of study develops the awareness of and strategies to deal with the issues that impact upon how effectively the client may move through the career transition cycle. Detailed helping and support strategies are covered to assist marginalised job seekers.

Teaching Methods:

Off campus / e-learning

Assessment:

Competency Standards Report 50%, Policy Review 25%, Analysis Report 25%.

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Assess effects of social and psychological conditions of unemployment.

Identify what is involved in the skill development of case managers and ethics of their professional conduct.

Assess needs for occupation and labour market information and how to obtain it.

Help clients overcome significant barriers to regaining employment.

Content:

Topics explore the many issues that can present themselves to hinder the client’s ability to change their situation (eg., poverty, grief, stress, social and emotional issues)

The unit also explores detailed strategies and models for dealing with these issues providing a pathway forward to counsellor and client.